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Creating connection with a baby client is essential for capturing beautiful, unforgettable photographs and that is my goal Every Time I photograph a baby. Some ages are easier than others to work with (*cough* 6-8 month sitters *cough*) but it’s definitely not impossible to make a connection with any little that comes for a photo […]

Creating Connection in Baby Photography

March 28, 2023

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Creating connection in baby photography

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To be fully transparent, my Word of the Year *started* out as friendship…and just this morning it morphed into CONNECTIONS. I’m on the verge of tears again as I type this because it’s just amazing how pouring into people and truly connecting reaps such benefits, over and over, to everyone involved. This blog post virtually […]

Word of the Year | Connections

March 7, 2023

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Family photos that show connections

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As a photographer, I always love the opportunity to capture the special bond between loved ones. That’s why I was so excited when Nadine decided to use the Savage Mill Studio for her family’s photo session. I don’t advertise that I do family photography but I’m always happy to do a family session for repeat […]

Sunny Savage Mill Studio

January 24, 2023

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siblings in front of big windows at Savage Mill Studio

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Every industry has a busy season. Accountants have March/April, florists have Valentine’s Day, farmers have growing season. A photographer’s busy season is the fall. I typically start to book for fall in June (and, in all honesty, I start to book for May in September so maybe we have more than one…and don’t get me […]

Photographer’s Busy Season

October 4, 2022

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family of four walks down driveway

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Today we’re going to talk Bucket List Photo Locations. I’ve been in business since March of 2017 so I’ve done a LOT of photo sessions. When you’re first starting out, you shoot anywhere that the client wants. Oh, I’ve shot in so many places that I look back on now and shake my head at. […]

Bucket List Photo Locations

September 20, 2022

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bucket list photo locations - boardwalk surrounded by beach grasses

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Today we’re going to talk about when you should reschedule your photo session. I have to be honest here…I’m not one of those hard core, heavy duty photographers who will shoot in tornados and gale force winds and epic snow storms. That’s just not my style and I know that about myself. My clients know […]

When to Reschedule Your Photo Session

August 9, 2022

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beautiful posed newborn baby girl

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Maybe you’ve never thought about what a Google review means to a small business – and if you’re not a small business, why would you?? – but I’m here to tell you that it means A LOT. So many people make a hiring decision based on reviews and the difference between a business that has […]

Your Google Review Helps Small Business

August 2, 2022

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baby details, in home newborn session, google review

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How does one go about finding the BEST baby photographer? That’s a question that many a pregnant momma has asked herself and the answer isn’t quite as easy as you’d think, due to the plethora of baby photographers in the DMV area. There are a lot of things to consider but here are some things […]

How To Find the Best Baby Photographer (For You)

May 10, 2022

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laughing baby, best baby photographer

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Today I wanted to talk about my favorite printed products. Over the winter, Liz Viernes Photography got a bit of a reboot. Pricing and offering changed pretty significantly. I worked on my numbers, really dug deep and considered my costs of doing business. In doing this, I made the hard but overwhelmingly necessary decision to […]

My Favorite Printed Products | Baltimore Newborn Photographer

April 19, 2022

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favorite printed product - layflat album

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So you’re trying to find a photographer? Welcome! My goal is to serve my clients to their 100% satisfaction. If you’re not satisfied, my job’s not done. So, how to tell that we’re a good fit? Let’s chat about it! #1 Find a Photographer Based on Image Packages One way to find a photographer and […]

5 Ways We’re a Good Fit

January 25, 2022

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a good fit - newborn portrait session